50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants near Darien

“Coromandel delivered an outstanding dining experience! The food was authentic, incredibly flavorful, and every dish was prepared to perfection. We started with the chicken kebabs and eggplant appetizer, both of which were absolutely delicious. The curries were rich and full of flavor, and the roti, garlic naan, and chili naan were fresh, soft, and the perfect accompaniment.

The cocktail menu is equally impressive, featuring creative drinks inspired by the vibrant flavors and spices of India. It adds a unique and refreshing touch to the overall dining experience.

We enjoyed every single bite of our meal. Whether you’re a fan of meat dishes or looking for excellent vegetarian options, Coromandel offers an extensive menu with something for everyone. If you’re in the Darien area, this is a must-visit destination for authentic Indian cuisine. Highly recommended - we’ll definitely be back!“

“Really good! Affordable and a really cute place!“

“Look what I just found in my salad from Papa Joe’s - much #love as always!“

“I am Thai and find this place lovely. Had kra pow kai sub (minced chicken basil) which was flavored well and quite authentic. The portion is large for the price. John the server went above and beyond to make sure his customer has a great experience.“

“The food was amazing, and the portions were very generous and filling. The staff were polite, and the service was quick. They also have many vegan and vegetarian options, which I really appreciated. I tried the laksa noodles with tofu and vegetables, papaya salad, and Thai iced tea—everything was delicious. I would definitely recommend this place!“

“The great food and service that they provide at the Darien Diner❗️“

“So happy to have this location in Fairfield. It’s delicious and VEGAN!!! Went with friends visiting and we were blown away at how attentive and accommodating the manager, Brandon was. Just for that and also the amazing healthy food I’m now a customer!!!!“

“Great food, lovely staff, happy atmosphere“

“Awesome place; fantabulous menu with creative presentation….. above all a very cordial group who serve with a smile. The creativity in the creation of the drinks is mind blowing… I would eat here every day …“

“The food was delicious and the service was top notch. Amanda was so friendly and welcoming. We stopped by on our way home from Cape Cod as first timers and will be lifelong customers from now on. 100% recommend!“

“I ordered two party platters for a birthday gathering of 12 people and they were a huge hit. I knew the food would be delicious as always but I was particularly pleased with the beautiful presentation. Sam was also a pleasure to work with as he guided me to the selections. While party platters don’t surface readily on the website I wanted to highlight their availability and endorse them as the perfect offering as an appetizer or even a main course. Thank you Layla’s for your food and friendly service!!“

“First and foremost, I RARELY give any restaurant five stars. This restaurant earned their five stars; food, service, atmosphere all hit the mark! The food is absolutely delicious. I'm a seafood lover and I must say it's the BEST seafood restaurant I've ever been to. Everything I ate was very fresh and the kitchen definitely know what they're doing. Calamari was crispy on the outside and tender inside. It comes with buffalo sauce, lemon aioli and bamu sauce which is a spicy thin Asian sauce. Clam chowder was creamy, had the usual bacon, clams and celery and garnished with a clam on the shell; great touch if you ask me. The spicy tuna tartare was my favorite thing I ate. It came with papadum chips that were light and crispy (better than potato chips!). The tuna tartare had the right amount of spice that didn't overpower your tastebuds but it let you know you were eating fresh, delicious tuna. The cucumbers added a very refreshing touch to the dish and I loved the wasabi aioli! The hot lobster roll was perfect. Coleslaw was delicious. The steamers are always messy to eat but worth it! I had a mini seafood feast and I was super satisfied leaving the restaurant. I usually finish a good meal with dessert but I had no room. There's always a next visit for that! I didn't try my son's cheeseburger because I strictly wanted seafood but it was cooked medium just how we asked and he said it was delicious. My son is a picky eater so if he says it's good, it's good. Ambiance is very nice. There's indoor and outdoor seating. If you're a sun lover you'd love to be outdoors with the sun shining on you while you dine with a great view of the water and boats. Inside had nice nautical decor. They had a nice bar area with lots of drinks. Our server, MJ, was amazing. He was very attentive to all our needs. It was our first time eating here and we will return because of MJ and the amazing food. Our cups were always full and finished dishes cleared away. I appreciate servers like MJ because it elevates the dining experience. Great food can only get you so far but hard workers like MJ truly magnify a great experience. The restaurant was super packed. They have valet parking and I honestly thought we would wait forever but we didn't. We got in right away and our food promptly came out. MJ made sure we got the food in the order we wanted and we didn't feel rushed or ignored. Again, this is why I'm giving them five stars! If you love seafood, great service and a beautiful view, check them out.“

“Great place! Cozy, friendly atmosphere and the falafel was excellent, not dry and very flavorful. The pistachio cake was also amazing. So many interesting things to try, can’t wait to go back!“

“A great place for a casual date night. Just show up - no fuss, no stress.

Food is consistently good. I went for the signature gnocchi bolognese which was delicious. Make sure to finish up with the cannoli - top notch!“

“Just wanted to thank you for serving the most tender (cut with a fork) and flavorful Berkshire pork chop I have had the pleasure of eating. This compliment on your quality and preparation is unequivocal as I have eaten pork chops in more than 200 restaurants throughout the USA, Mexico, South America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Japan, Spain and France. My absolute favorite brined pork chop is served at Castelli’s Ristorante in Palm Desert CA. Inasmuch as my brother lives in Stamford I will be back. BTW my wife’s Braised Short Ribs were melt in your mouth as well. A great big thank you and hat’s off to the culinary team.“

“We had my daughters baby shower at Banc house today. It was so perfect ! Delicious brunch ! Staff was super nice ! Thank you so much for making my daughter's day so so beautiful!“

“Went there for the first time today with my family for Father’s Day. The food and service was excellent! Would definitely go again!“

“Party of four. Everything from apps to Coffee was delicious. Highly recommend.“

“We love coming to this place. The food is not only delicious but of good quality. the place feels like home: dumplings, hot soups and those fried buns for dessert… 🍜 🥟 😋 Even when the place is packed, it’s worth the wait!“

“We go here nearly every time we are in Norwalk. Love their arroz con pollo. All the food is actually amazingly delicious. My favorite drink is their sangria to the point they prep it for me when I walk in. Kind service. They feel like family.“

“This place is spot on for what a down town by the slice pie shop should be! Amazing pizza, great staff, ate here twice in a single day! It’s a can’t miss if you’re in town. Perfect under carriage on the pizza and the right cheese to sauce and toppings ratio.“

“We tried their pizza for the first time. Ordered a margarita pizza. It was delicious and unbelievably fresh and the dough was incredible. We’ve tried most pizza places in our area. This was definitely the best“

“Excellent! Been a while since I’ve been here and been a while since I’ve been in the northeast, so it tastes even better after being out west for so long.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Five Stars, only thing I would change is the hours. Wish they were open more!“

“We celebrated my younger twin brother’s 60th birthday there yesterday and there were 28 of us in the family. I cannot express to you how absolutely amazing everybody there was and so accommodating. We also had toddlers and babies and they could not have been nicer with them. The service was impeccable. The food was the best I ever had maybe even better than the food in Greece. They did not rush us and made us feel so welcomed. I highly highly recommend this restaurant.“

“will be back recommend this place loved the food great service nice atmosphere“

“This wonderful dinner was incredible!!!! absolutely 💯 delicious and way above other Italian restaurants in the area. They make food with love!!! Everything from beginning ✨️ to end was perfect 🥰 Thank you so very much for the hard work that you put into this! The food is fresh, hot and delicious! Loved the full glasses 🥂 of wine 🍷 too!!!“

“Sat at bar with a friend. We received our order which was fine. But once we were done the bartender did not clear off our dirty dishes from the bar. We pushed them to the side and in front of us and she just ignored them. So instead of ordering a desert we just decided to leave. Food was good service was horrible. Plus, a lot of the employees just hung at the end of the bar and talked. What a shame.“

“Good healthy variety of food 🥒🥑🥦🥬🥬“

“and yet another excellent restaurant. Brasitas of Norwalk they offer everything.... good food, perfect service... cleanliness... great environment... and close to my hotel... the dulce de leche Flan is probably the best I ever had 🙌“

“Always a good time here. BJ & Keith have created a fun and friendly atmosphere here. Bartenders and Servers are always on point and provide the best service. Try a Carlarita…you won’t be disappointed“

“My family and I were driving back home and decided to make a pit stop at Marshalls in Norwalk CT. Two doors to the right is Vedas a small cozy 8-seater restaurant that offered Indian lunch specials. My wife and daughter had always associated Indian food to be spicy, but they were willing to try it out. So my wife ordered the butter chicken and my daughter the chicken tikka masala and butter naan. The hot meals came and after eating for a while, they said wow this is delicious, it is not spicy and has this nice blend of spices. Perfect! I ordered palak paneer with a bit of spice and the dish was so tasty. Whether your taste buds are into non spicy or spicy Indian dishes, check out Vedas and you’ll find their specials and prices are friendly for travelers.“

“Best pizza in Stamford. And the competition is not even close. Besides a couple local favorites that have been here over 20 years plus. This place is the best of the new for sure.

I could have a pizza loaded with toppings and it never flops. The crust has the perfect flavor and crisp, and this place always has a line out the door! And the pic doesn't do it justice i ate the eggplant delight slice right before i took this pic and now going in for the kill on a “CBR” slice 🤣🔥

Love coming here and the owners care about their food! Always coming back!“

“I ordered the Pho King and it was super delicious!!! The broth was flavorful and seasoned, the beef was tender, and the vegetables and noodles were cooked perfectly. All the flavors came together to make a superb bowl of comfort. A shout out to the server, CHUCK, who answered my questions and provided thoughtful recommendations. I'm bringing family and friends next time!!!“

“The best in Norwalk for sure, great ambience, food & service is A+“

“Love Villa Italia! The food is always delicious. Highly recommend the chicken milanese and sitting outdoors when the weather permits.“

“Tried this on a foodie friend's recommendation, who is famously picky, and now I owe her dinner. Place is lovely, food is brilliant, staff are warm and properly skilled. We had a great long evening and the bill was very reasonable. Trust her taste from now on. New favourite confirmed. Returning soon, definitely.“

“The hibachi was amazing! We also had sushi and fried calamari were scrumptious.“

“Mariana is a wonderful server,efficient, kind, and always knows what we want. She refills my iced tea without being asked! Going to the diner is always a pleasure with her.“

“the classic chicken souvlaki was great. the atmosphere wonderful and loud. 😀“

“Excellent Sushi 🍣 so fresh, amazing Thai been going there for over 11 years. You will not be disappointed. It's family-owned. It's more than just Sushi it has Thai,Seafood, Curry and of course freshest Sushi around! xopuma“

“The food is genuine and delicious and the dining area is lovely. Lots of great duck dishes, too! Will definitely go back!“

“Great service and consistently great pizza!!“

“Had the paella. Outstanding“

“I "cried" when my fave VEGAN or VEGETARIAN "GO-to" eat-in place closed all their locations around Boston. That was sadly & formerly GrainMaker .. (gone now) However DiG has grown on me as their deFACTO replacement for all FRESH VEGGIES and otherwise ALL FRESH MEAL VEGAN or VEGETERIAN eats and eat-in place! This is becoming my greatly reccomended "hidden vegan and veggie gem" in Boston with LOTS of locations. They have 3 locations thus far in Boston and 2 in Cambridge. I hav ONLY visited their downtown location thus far! Just as formerly with GrainMaker, DiG is as close to authentic home cooked! & genuinely HEALTHY! AND fresh meals that you can get to. Always fresh veggies, steamed & otherwise. --(they also serve a variety of proteins, as in variety of meats and fish, but i stay vegan. I have NEVER tried any of their meats or fish here.. ONLY their veggies and seasoned TOFU on occasion.. more oft than not, i do not even get their TOFU as a protein and opt to feast on JUST their steamed or boiled or baked veggies, bases. like rice and excellent mixed veggie salads sides!) Have been frequenting it for about 2 years since 2023 now, but held off on reviewing it until i was SURE of my experiences here. Decided to review it today bcs "it's time". I spoke to the very customer service oriented and responsibve supervisor here at this location, his name is DiJuan and was served by Adonis today and he was also very accommodating (after i explained i eat vegan) and on showing me my MANY fresh veggie choices, bases, proteins (including delish prepared Tofu) and PLENTY of heavenly veggie sides, all preped like you'd expect to find in a Thanksgiving grand day family meal. (AND they do this EVERY DAY!! ) This is HEALTHY eats and quite tasty and delish! See my posted pic w this review of my choice of eats today. In short, just today, i started with very little brown rice as my base and added 2 types of their fresh salad, Cannellini Beans w dill & greens along with their steamed or boiled Kale greens and added also a sweet potato that had been steamed & also steamed brocolli. I LUV eating fresh, healthy, TASTY and "homemade style" (as in NOT processed!!). I added their Garlic dressing to top it off. It came to something like 10+ bucks (B4 tax)! Unheard of !! for a BIG & FULLY portioned full veggie plate like this! BIG PORTION of a FULL PLATE! -- i declined, as usual to get any protein with my meal today, is why, STiLL i got a HUGE portioned plate! ( I normally HAVE2 order 2 - 3 separate orders and combine them, at HoneyGrow, anuther fave local "vegan" franchise in Boston, in order to get filled up if i'm only eating OMAD, as in One-meal-a-Day, in order to get full elsewhere usually!). They have a FAMILY (feeds4) option after 3pm every day that feeds 4-5 people (adults not kids) for like $43. QUITE A BARGAIN for something like this. AND it look like a Thankgiving day meal to top it off! --(formerly anuther non-vegan place "had this", now gone, called Boston Market. However they LOADED their side protions and even base meal with SO MUCH SALT, yuck! so that was ALL you could taste. THEY supposedly made home made, but found out NOT SO!!, theirs was loaded with processed sh*t, like their supposedly home-made mashed potatoes were the powder kind, loaded with pseudo milk and SALT, YUCK!!) NOT SO ! with this place.. DiG is 180 degrees fr tht.. This is truly GREAT tasting REAL and "home-prepped" veggies. They are winning me over from my other 2 "go-to's" "vegan-ish" franchises in Boston whcih have steadily been declining for various reasons, those being Bon-Me (their employees, over at Bon-Me for last 2-3 years it seems at ALL locations i have tried, simply do not undertsand nor speak english for the most part, their food WEN i can get it ordered the way i want it, is generally good, oft times its taken over 2 returned plates in order to get it prepared the way i orderd it.. v“

“Had dinner with my girl and my buddies here. Had a blast :)))) Food was fire, it wasn’t long for everything to arrive. Had a couple cocktails, all top of the line. Shout out to Diego for bringing the great vibes. Also, def try the mango sticky rice drink when you pop by.“

“Came here for taco Tuesday with 5 friends, the taco Tuesday deal along with other entrees were delicious. The drinks are fresh and the staff is so friendly ! JP was our waiter and he was outgoing, fun and knew how to keep the vibe goingggggg 🍾 100% recommend for a nice Mexican style restaurant night out“

“Wonderful service, food and cocktails. Had a bit of everything and it all was exceptional. Highly recommend.“

“Always awesome 👏 fabulous menu! Consistently delicious fresh food! Wonder attentive staff!“

“I had the General Tsao’s chicken and vegetable fried Rice delivered last night and polished it off BEST cleanest most DELICIOUS food!
The vegetable fried rice was so impressive, with all fresh hand cut vegetables including snow peas and zucchini and bean sprouts +++ and the Gen Tsao’s chicken was an absolute taste sensation!! Best I’ve had in years!!!
Just reordered the same thing !!“